# #61# on iPhone: Pause No-Answer Forwarding

URL: https://byshahid.com/blog/pause-no-answer-forwarding-hash-61-iphone/
App: Secret Codes: IMEI & Carrier (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-codes-imei-carrier/id6807154322)
Author: Muhammad Shahid
Updated: 2026-11-04

> #61#: Switch the rule off, keeping the number on file. Deactivates no-answer forwarding without erasing the registered number, so *61# can bring it back later. GSM networks only.

- **Code:** #61#
- **What it does:** Switch the rule off, keeping the number on file.
- **Published for:** AT&T and T-Mobile
- **Type:** GSM networks

Switch the rule off, keeping the number on file. This page explains what `#61#` does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.

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## What does #61# do?

Deactivates no-answer forwarding without erasing the registered number, so *61# can bring it back later.

## How do I use #61#?

- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type #61# exactly as written.
- Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

## Which carriers does this apply to?

| Published for | AT&T and T-Mobile |

| Type | GSM networks |

| Good to know | GSM networks only. |

_Screenshot: The Secret Codes detail screen shows the steps, the carriers and an Open in Phone button._

## Related call forwarding codes

- [##61#: Cancel No-Answer Forwarding](/blog/cancel-no-answer-forwarding-hash-hash-61-iphone/)
- [*#67#: Check Busy Forwarding](/blog/check-busy-forwarding-star-hash-67-iphone/)
- [**61*[number]**30#: Set Ring Time Before Forwarding](/blog/set-ring-time-before-forwarding-star-star-61-star-number-iphone/)
- [**67*[number]#: Forward When Busy](/blog/forward-when-busy-star-star-67-star-number-iphone/)
- [**61*[number]#: Forward When You Don't Answer](/blog/forward-when-you-dont-answer-star-star-61-star-number-iphone/)
- [##67#: Cancel Busy Forwarding](/blog/cancel-busy-forwarding-hash-hash-67-iphone/)

See all [call forwarding codes](/blog/iphone-codes/call-forwarding/) or [every category of iPhone codes](/blog/iphone-codes/).

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## FAQ

### What does #61# do on iPhone?

Switch the rule off, keeping the number on file. Deactivates no-answer forwarding without erasing the registered number, so *61# can bring it back later.

### What are the steps for #61#?

1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #61# exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

### Where do I use #61#?

On the keypad of the Phone app.

### Do I need to press Call after typing #61#?

Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.

### Is #61# a hidden or secret code?

No. It is a standard GSM code, handled by the network rather than by a hidden menu on the iPhone.

### Which carriers does #61# work on?

It is published for AT&T and T-Mobile. GSM networks only.

### Does #61# work on Android phones too?

GSM codes are a network standard, so they generally behave the same on any phone on a network that supports them.

### Will #61# work outside the US?

It depends on the network you are on. GSM codes are a standard, but each network decides which it supports.

### What if #61# does not work on my iPhone?

Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.

### What is related to #61#?

##61#: Cancel No-Answer Forwarding. Remove the rule for unanswered calls.

### What else is in this category?

*#67#: Check Busy Forwarding. See where calls go while you are already on a call.

### Can I find #61# in an app?

Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details, as part of Secret Codes Pro.

## Sources

- [3GPP TS 22.030: Man-Machine Interface of the phone](https://www.3gpp.org/dynareport/22030.htm)
- [Verizon Support](https://www.verizon.com/support/)